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Useful Websites

General:

The Australian Psychological Society (APS)

The APS is the largest professional association for Psychologists practicing in Australia

www.psychology.org.au

Child Protection & Family Services

Family Services work with children and families to build family strengths and promote safety
www.cyf.vic.gov.au/child-protection-family-services

Department of Education & Early Childhood Development (DEECD)

Information for families and professionals about the Victorian education system.

http://www.education.vic.gov.au/

Parenting:

ABCD Parenting Young Adolescents

A really useful and engaging website for any parent who is parenting a teenager
www.abcdparenting.org

Parenting Research Centre

An informative website outlining the latest research regarding raising children
www.parentingrc.org.au

Raising Children Network

An Australian website dedicated to parenting children and adolescents

www.raisingchildren.net.au

Autism Spectrum Disorders:

Amaze (Formerly Autism Victoria)

The peak body of Autism Spectrum Disorders (ASDs) in Victoria.

http://www.amaze.org.au

Chelsea’s Challenges

A one-stop shop for high quality visual communication tools to facilitate language and communication. Great products – available for purchase online.

http://chelseaschallenges.com.au

Do 2 Learn

An online store that stocks a range of Educational resources for individuals with identified needs.

http://www.do2learn.com

Asperger Syndrome Support Network (Victoria)

A volunteer group of individuals living with Asperger’s Syndrome advocating for enhanced understanding, education and support.
http://www.assnvic.org.au/

Useful Apps for iPhones or iPads

Avakid: see me go potty

Toilet training app that visually portrays the steps involved in going to the toilet independently.

Choiceworks

A visual tool for assisting children to successfully partake in daily routines, learn to regulate their emotions and enhance social skill development

iCreate…Social Skills Stories

Allows you to create personalised social stories to promote the learning of different social skills.

Smile at me

An engaging app that encourages children to practice smiling sociably at others.

Time Timer Apps

Colourful circles that visually represent the passing of time. Useful for visual learners…great for all children!

Trusted Paediatric Therapy Providers

Clear Thoughts Counselling

Located in Bentleigh – contact details available from Growing Together upon request

Active Psychology

Peninsula based practice offering psychological services for children, adolescents and families

www.activepsychology.com.au

East Gippsland Speech Therapy

Paediatric Speech Therapy services for children and families in the East Gippsland region

www.eastgippslandspeech.com.au

Sprout Paediatric Therapy Services

Paediatric Occupational Therapy services for children and families located on the Mornington Penninsula

www.sprouttherapyservices.com.au

Inspiring Possibilities

Paediatric Occupational and Speech Therapy services for children and families with a special focus on Autism Spectrum Disorders

www.inspiringpossibilities.com.au

Other useful family resources:

Angel Lu

Flexible private child care for children. Tailored specifically for your needs.

http://AngelLu.com.au

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